Porphyridium griseum Geitler 1970
Publication Details
Porphyridium griseum Geitler 1970: 24, 26, fig. 3
Published in: Geitler, L. (1970). Beiträge zur epiphytischen Algenflora des Neusiedersees. Österreichische Botanische Zeitschrift 118: 17-29.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Porphyridium is Porphyridium cruentum (S.F.Gray) Nägeli.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Dixoniella grisea (Geitler) J.L.Scott, S.T.Broadwater, B.D.Saunders, J.P.Thomas & P.W.Gabrielson.
Type Information
Type locality: Illmitz, Seerestaurant, in lacu Peisonis [Neusiedl am See in Burgenland in Austria]; (Scott, Broadwater, Saunders & Thomas 1992: 650) Holotype: Chicago Natural History Museum; (Scott, Broadwater, Saunders & Thomas 1992: 650)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), grey, pearl-grey, pure grey tending a little to blue (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 30 March 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 March 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024